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Hello, I’m developer. I’m going to write about installation of KiCad and malfunction of application.

1.What is KiCad?

KiCad is an application to design electronic substrates. There is the software called Eagle with a similar function. So, I compered KiCad and Eagle.

・KiCad

Advantages

It is a free software for business and personal.

No restriction on use

It has Interactive Router function.

“The Interactive Router lets you quickly and efficient route your PCBs by shoving off or walking around items on the PCB that collide with the trace you are currently drawing.”(https://orson.net.pl/pub/kicad/pns/)

Disadvantages

less information than Eagle

Its public library doesn’t have a satisfactory variety.

・Eagle

Advantages

Its library has an enough variety.

Much information open to public on the Internet.

Disadvantages

It is too expensive for me to use for business.

When I use free version, I can make electronic substrates in 100mm x 80mm maximum.

I want to make larger electronic circuits than limitation on free of charge. And Finally, I want to sell products which I designed. So, I choose KiCad.